Home Extensions
We design and build extensions that blend seamlessly with your existing property, creating practical and stylish new living areas that enhance your home’s value.
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Shepshed sits west of Loughborough and, like Loughborough, falls under Charnwood rather than North West Leicestershire. Measom Building Services Ltd has been building across the area since 1998.
The town mixes older properties around the centre with a large amount of postwar and modern housing. Newer housing tends to be more predictable to extend; older stock usually wants investigation before a two storey extension goes on top.
We are accredited by the Federation of Master Builders and based in Woodville. Most of our work comes from repeat customers and recommendations.
What We Build in Shepshed
The full range is available in Shepshed and the surrounding area. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation consultation.
Double Storey Extensions
Add significant space across two floors — new bedrooms, bathrooms or office space upstairs, with a more open, practical ground floor below.
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Kitchen Extensions
Open up your layout, bring in more natural light and create a modern open-plan kitchen and dining area built around how you actually live.
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New Builds
Our experienced team manages every stage of the new build process, ensuring your property is constructed to the highest standards while keeping your vision at the centre of the project.
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Rear Extensions
Extend the back of your property to create larger kitchens, family rooms and open-plan living areas that connect your home to the garden.
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Renovations
Whether you are modernising an older property or completely transforming your interior layout, our renovation services breathe new life into your home.
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Local Know-How
Planning & Building Regulations in Shepshed
Shepshed is in the borough of Charnwood, so planning applications and building control are handled by Charnwood Borough Council. That differs from most of the villages nearby, which fall under North West Leicestershire District Council — worth knowing before you apply to the wrong authority.
Not everything needs planning permission. Many single storey extensions fall under permitted development, though almost all structural work needs building regulations approval regardless. We deal with both alongside you and work with Building Control at each inspection stage.
Why Choose Us
Why Shepshed Homeowners Choose Us
We have been building across North West Leicestershire since 1998, and we are accredited by the Federation of Master Builders. Most of our work comes from repeat customers and recommendations.
Decades Of Local Building Experience, Since 1998
Free Consultations With Our Friendly Team
Fully Managed Projects From Start To Finish
Quality Craftsmanship, Built To Last
FAQs
Shepshed — Common Questions
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Shepshed?
Not always. It turns on the size, height and position of the extension and on whether the property is listed or in a conservation area. Many single storey rear extensions fall under permitted development. We will tell you what we think applies at the free consultation, before you spend anything on drawings.
Do I still need building regulations approval if I do not need planning permission?
Almost always, yes. The two are separate. Planning is about whether the work suits its surroundings; building regulations are about how it is built — structure, insulation, fire safety, drainage and ventilation. Most structural work needs approval even under permitted development.
How much does an extension cost in Shepshed?
There is no honest single figure and we would rather not quote one. Cost turns on the size and shape of the extension, ground conditions and foundations, how much glazing you want, the finishes and whether drainage needs moving. We give a written quotation after a free consultation at the property.
Do I need to tell my neighbours before work starts?
If you are building on or near a shared boundary, or excavating close to a neighbouring property, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may require you to serve notice. That is separate from planning permission. We will flag it if we think it applies, so it is handled early rather than becoming a dispute mid-build.
How do I get a quote for work in Shepshed?
Get in touch and we will arrange a free consultation at the property. We will talk through what you want to achieve, look at what is practical and give honest guidance on cost and timescales before you commit to anything.
Is Shepshed covered by Charnwood or North West Leicestershire?
Charnwood Borough Council. Several neighbouring villages are North West Leicestershire District Council, so the boundary is easy to get wrong. For anything in Shepshed itself, Charnwood is the authority that decides.
